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H.Res. 482 (110th)

Expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 June 2007

Last action

11 July 2007 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they achieve their goal of lasting peace.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 June 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 July 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 July 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 619). (text: CR H7617)

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 July 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 619).(text: CR H7617)

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 July 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 482.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7617-7620)

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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